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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.76, 259.44 and 163.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.76, 259.44 and 163.20 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.76 : 259.44 = 163.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.76/259.44 = 163.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.76x = 259.44 × 163.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.76x = 42,340.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,340.61/187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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